Air Transportation Doctor’s Degrees
There are 204 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Air Transportation.
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Education Levels of Air Transportation Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,070 students earned theirAir Transportation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Air Transportation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 158 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,812 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,865 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,083 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 28 |
Earnings of Air Transportation Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Air Transportation of $69,369 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,735 |
| 4 years | $69,369 |
| 5 years | $80,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Air Transportation Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 253 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Air Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Air Transportation students seeking a doctor's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. This school awarded 1,610 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 654 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 592 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 420 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 414 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 274 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 237 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 231 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 222 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 211 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 161 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Air and Hospitality Academy is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 156 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 151 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in Air Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Air Transportation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 128 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Air Transportation. This school awarded 120 doctor's degrees in Air Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Air Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Air Transportation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 6,327 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2,249 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1,786 |
| Air Transportation, Other | 315 |
| Air Traffic Controller | 189 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Air Transportation that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 22,968 |
| Marine Transportation | 1,158 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | 34 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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